There’s No Other Bridge In America Quite Like This One In Portland

We have a lot of beautiful bridges in Portland, but none quite as unique as our newest addition, The Tilikum Crossing. Opened in 2015, this picturesque bridge is the first major bridge in the United States that does not allow cars, and instead was built solely for bikes, pedestrians, and transit vehicles.

Named after the Chinook word for people, the opening of the Tilikum Crossing marks the first new bridge on the Willamette since 1973.

If you have yet to venture on this stately bridge, be sure to check it out next time you are free on a sunny day. Whether you walk, bike, or even take the train across, it is a uniquely Portland experience you will enjoy.